Hello, I just wanted to know if your family and/or your blog would to receive some free children’s books?

The link to receive your 2 free animated, multimedia storybooks is http://storytimeforme.com/2books. Feel free to post on your facebook, twitter and blog if you like.

PS- We even have 2 Halloween books you could choose from.

Best,
Shifra
http://storytimeforme.com/2books

Originally from St. Louis. Love that town. Glad to have found you on Twittermoms!

In helping our children to become motivated to learn, we need to present ideas and responsibilities in terms of our children’s unique needs. Sometimes it is hard to remember that our children act out of their needs not ours. It is important to start with our child’s feelings, why are they resisting, withdrawing, or why do they not do what others expect of them.

First as parents we need to:
Rule out any physical causes,-vision, hearing…etc
Then check overall emotional stresses, distractions and obstacles
(Family doctors may be of help with this.)

Once you have ruled out physical and emotional needs then begin your tender detective work in discovering what is blocking your child from essentially being ready to learn.
• Is it to get attention? -Getting others to help is a way to get attention.
• Is it easier? -Withdrawing may be easier than filling other’s expectation.
• Is it depression? -The feeling of being misunderstood or gloomy.
• Is it coping mechanism?-Easier for teachers and parents not to expect too much...
• Is it to gain peer acceptance?-The clown, the bad one etc…
• Is it a way of rebelling? –Passively wins by refusing to learn.
• Is it to save his ego? –Can’t fail and avoids risk if he doesn’t try.
• Is it a power struggle? –With parents, teachers…keep reading at: http://www.examiner.com/x-2016-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2010m2d15-Between-potential-and-performance-is-motivation

The most precious moments you will share with your children should be right before bed. Morning time families are rushing and bustling around for work and school. During the day families are separated by distance.

Home at last, work, school and activities done, dinner has been enjoyed and homework completed. Your children have had their baths, and are in their warm pajamas. Then comes a special time for your children, a time when “your” undivided attention, love and devotion are theirs alone. A time that they can count on, as a time in their day-(no matter what kind of day they have had,) that is filled with warmth, comfort, and reassurance through the nighttime ritual of cuddling closely with you and a book. Please Keep Reading at: http://www.examiner.com/x-2016-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2010m1d21-Bedtime-and-Books-101#

Hey there - yes, I've been in touch with Brad and am going to be on the July panel - and I'm going to the event this Thurs - will you be there?

Looking forward to meeting you!

Danielle

hello jedimom
i have 3 lil jedi's of my own. I am inviting you to my group "blackberry Mommies

Cool! I used to live in MO. Graduated high school there. Columbia. :) Thanks for the warm welcome.

Thank you! I actually taught HypnoBirthing for awhile before I discovered Hypnobabies.
BTW, I think my 6 yo son has that same lightsaber..lol